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Pilot killed as small plane, state police helicopter collide in Pennsylvania, officials say
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A collision between a Cessna 150 and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter at Carlisle Airport resulted in the death of the Cessna pilot and injuries to the two state police helicopter pilots.
- The helicopter was conducting routine training exercises and was hovering near a runway when the Cessna approached from behind and veered right, striking the helicopter from the rear.
- The helicopter rolled inverted and crashed; both state police pilots were trapped but escaped with minor injuries and were hospitalized in stable condition.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation with assistance from the FAA, using available video and photographs to reconstruct the incident.
- Pennsylvania officials expressed relief that the crash was not more tragic and confirmed the deceased pilot's identity has not yet been released.
